fitted over flat

Why did you choose to use these over the old style terry towelling nappies?

I use the old style, I never even knew about the fitted ones until after DD was born.

Is it because you don't waste time folding because obviously you would still wash the same amount?

I also saw a post that says it would cost around $400 to set up with fitted nappies and covers?
It cost me around $100, although $400 is a lot cheaper than using disposables it is still relatively expensive compared to what I paid.

Am I missing something here? I keep wanting to buy one to see what is so good about them.

Until recently I used terry flats on Kynan most of the time when we were at home (modern cloth when going out). TBH I still quite like flats. If you have the right fold you've got good containment and absorbancy plus flats dry really quickly.

I do prefer fitteds, AIOs, and pocket nappies though and I'm slowly building up my stash so I can use mostly those. I find modern cloth provides even greater containment and absorbancy (esp. with nappies made from hemp). They fit really well, can be a lot less bulky than flats, less noticeable under clothes, and some, like prefolds, pockets, and the Rumpsters AIO, dry pretty quickly too. Plus there's a HUGE range of colours, patterns, fabrics, and styles to choose from. As you say, there's also no folding (not that I really minded doing that anyway LOL!). They're so easy to use. And, for me, I just get a lot of satisfaction and enjoyment out of modern cloth nappies. It's heaps of fun You can get some really gorgeous nappies these days... Kynan even has a furry leopard print one with a tail! Too cute!

I started using fitted nappies, because it drove me insane to always have a washing basket of unfolded nappies in my kitchen. I used to fold each nappy as I went, but then it was hard to find a spot on the table big enough to lay out the nappy. Usually had breakfast dishes or whatever to be cleaned up. Also, I found that with flat nappies, the poo shot right up my baby's back, as it had one where else to go. The best thing about fitted nappies, is there is a bit of room inside to contain the poo. It's extremely rare for me to have a poo leak with fitteds, yet you can often get poo leaks with disposables.